HS 2208.50.12Chapter 22 — Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
Import Duty on Geneva
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2208.50.12
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
150%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
0%
Total Effective Duty
150%
Unit of Measurement
litre
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTDFTP Scheme for LDCs | 150% | — | — |
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 2208
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends Notification 11/2021-Customs dated 01.02.2021 to amend AIDC rate on Bourbon whisky.01.02.2021Further amends notification No. 11/2018-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2018 in order to revise the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge on specified goods.02.02.2020The Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of India and the Republic of31.12.2009Preferential area imports - Further amends notification No.26/2000-Cus. dated 1st March, 2000.30.12.2006Education Cess - Exemption to specified goods of various Chapters from the levy of Education Cess.09.07.2004
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What is the import duty on Geneva?
The total import duty is 150%, comprising BCD of 150%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 0% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Geneva under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2208.50.12 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Geneva?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2208.50.12 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2208.50.12?
The lowest available BCD rate is 150% under DFTP Scheme for LDCs. A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.
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HS Code Details
HS Code2208.50.12
Chapter22 — Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
Heading2208
Unitlitre
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available